Nebraska was packed by prior bare boot hikers. Problem was I was wearing snowshoes and the path was only 12-inches wide. Us snowshoe people are a demanding lot and want a wider path. Maybe it was first time on snowshoes for the season. Maybe it was the narrow path. Could have been the pup stepping on the back of the snowshoes. But tripped and fell twice.

At Taylor Lodge turned south towards Mount Mayo. No signs of prior traffic. Classic Long Trail white blazing that is intermittent and widely spaced. Between locating trail and sinking in 12 to 18-inches. Turned around on the climb up Mount Clark. Will return with additional research on trail and more time.

Near where I turn around on Clark noticed orange diamond shaped trail markers that would appear to head back down towards Lake Mansfield. Could not find any information on this backcountry ski trail.
]]>Vermontbriarpatchhttp://www.vftt.org/forums/showthread.php?60092-Mount-Mayo-AttemptButler Lodgehttp://www.vftt.org/forums/showthread.php?60087-Butler-Lodge&goto=newpost
Tue, 13 Nov 2018 19:03:14 GMTButler Lodge Sunday, Nov 11th
Stevensville Parking Area – Nebraska Notch Trail to Long Trail North to Butler Lodge and down Butler Lodge Trail
With the snow this morning all conditions will have changed. But on Sunday there was only a dusting of snow in shaded areas of the Stevensville...Butler Lodge Sunday, Nov 11th

Stevensville Parking Area – Nebraska Notch Trail to Long Trail North to Butler Lodge and down Butler Lodge Trail

With the snow this morning all conditions will have changed. But on Sunday there was only a dusting of snow in shaded areas of the Stevensville Parking area. Nebraska Notch and the lower portion of Butler Lodge Trails were covered with a couple-three inches of semi-frozen slush. Needed to be weary of not breaking through the slush and finding a layer of mud.

On the Long Trail, 6 to 8 inches of snow. The ground was not frozen in the wet areas. No traffic. Crossed my mind that I may have been under prepared by not having snowshoes. With today’s forecast for another 4 to 8-inches of snow. I would recommend snowshoes on the lesser traveled trails now.

The combination of snow, mud and wet conditions met the pup had lots of frozen snow/mud balls between his pads and along his belly. The pup must have also seen something in the partial snow-covered boulder on the Long Trail that scared him. I could not call him by or pull him pass the rock. I had to pick him up and carry him past. It is interesting trying to carrying a growling, barking, and shaking pup. A few steps beyond the rock and he was fine again.
]]>Vermontbriarpatchhttp://www.vftt.org/forums/showthread.php?60087-Butler-LodgeMount Mansfield via Sunset Ridge trail to long trail. Conditions?http://www.vftt.org/forums/showthread.php?60079-Mount-Mansfield-via-Sunset-Ridge-trail-to-long-trail-Conditions&goto=newpost
Sat, 03 Nov 2018 14:40:31 GMTI know it's probably snowing up there today at the higher elevations at least but just trying to get an idea.
]]>VermontSemataryhttp://www.vftt.org/forums/showthread.php?60079-Mount-Mansfield-via-Sunset-Ridge-trail-to-long-trail-ConditionsLye Brook Wilderness - Lye Brook Trail, Long Trailhttp://www.vftt.org/forums/showthread.php?60073-Lye-Brook-Wilderness-Lye-Brook-Trail-Long-Trail&goto=newpost
Thu, 25 Oct 2018 21:26:32 GMTTrail and Mountain names should be posted in thread Title
Date of Hike: *10/16/2018 - 10/17/2018*
Trail Conditions: *Difficult water crossings, downed trees, indistinct trail, high water in boggy areas*
Special Equipment Required: *Gaiters :eek:*
Comments: *Full trip report with...Trail and Mountain names should be posted in thread Title